wood boat trailers

Hey guys... Wanted to get some opinions on a trailer issue, looking for a trailer for our 55 Chris Craft Continental.

I ran into a manufacturer who makes the v-bunk trailers listed on the Laporte's site. Is one of these trailers going to support a hull properly?



     Would we be better off going with something new like a Phoenix trailer with multiple bunks? Flip side is that I saw a TON of the old v-bunk trailers at the Warner auction last week...so obviously they last. Pricing seems to be pretty close for tandems.

      Here is how she is sitting now, bunks are directly under primaries.

     Any opinions?

Chris

Thanks for the info Pete. I like the looks of the v-bunk trailer as I feel it is more fitting to the wood boats. Just wanted to see what everyones opinion were on them as far as supporting the boat.

I think Paul Morris (Clear Lake Chapter) has one under a boat he is parting this winter. I'll have to investigate and see if it will work for our boat.

Hopefully we can find something soon as we are leaning to getting the boat up to Steve Bunda this winter.   

....also got to see some of the early v-bunk trailers made by Jeff....

Sure did Pete. You gave me his contact info in this thread. I've been talking with Steve for a while now about getting the boat up to him. Only problem is...we need a trailer! He said he could have it back in about 18 months and his shop is very impressive.

Here is a 55 he finished not too long ago...

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